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The presentation emphasized that Type A funds are narrowly prescribed for primary-job projects — manufacturing, distribution, aviation-related parks, and similar uses — and that Type B funding, which voters must approve, allows a broader set of activities including certain quality-of-life and downtown projects. Amy said voters have approved carving one quarter of local sales tax for Type B projects while three quarters remains for Type A projects. She also described specific past investments the EDC supported, including infrastructure tied to the Buc-ee’s/Crossroads development and recruiting major employers such as Nucor, Walmart and AutoZone.

That legal and procedural distinction matters because some board members asked whether downtown requests (facade grants, public plazas, parklets) could be financed by the EDC. Amy said Type B can cover a wider set of uses but noted statutory limits and that some actions (for example, direct grants to retail) are restricted under Type A unless a voter-approved Type B authorization applies. She advised the paddock board that projects outside the downtown/park geographic limits would require coordination and, in some cases, voter approval.

Board members asked practical questions about what counts as a “primary job,” whether a grocery store might qualify, and whether the EDC can donate land or otherwise structure incentives. Amy said grocery stores are typically treated as retail (and therefore outside the typical Type A primary-job box) but noted that packaging of incentives and a voter-approved Type B or other local exceptions can change possibilities. She described job grants, infrastructure support for industrial projects and marketing/recruitment activities the EDC uses to attract businesses.

Amy and other panelists cited past Terrell wins — including a March infrastructure contribution of $250,000 tied to the Buc-ee’s/Crossroads project — to illustrate how EDC funds have been used for roads, water and sewer in advance of business-park or retail development. She also said Type B rules change slightly when a town’s population exceeds 20,000, advising the board to be aware of census-driven adjustments.

Why it matters: the paddock board is updating its strategic priorities and will meet jointly with the EDC and outside consultants; understanding the statutory differences between Type A and Type B funds helps the paddock target grants and capital projects that are legally allowable and avoid proposals that would require a voter referendum.

Board members asked for comparative examples from other cities (Georgetown, Sulphur Springs, Waxahachie and Kaufman were mentioned) and Amy offered to provide additional documentation and examples before the joint strategic-planning session so the paddock board can see how other municipalities structure A/B splits and downtown-focused programs. The joint meeting and consultant recommendations were described as the next step for aligning expectations and funding priorities.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Park and Downtown Improvement Corporation - Apr 11 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Amy, a representative of the Terrell Economic Development Corporation (EDC), briefed the Park and Downtown Improvement Corporation on statutory limits and opportunities for Type A and Type B sales-tax-funded projects, and described prior EDC investments including a $250,000 infrastructure contribution tied to the Buc-ee’s/Crossroads project.","taxTitle","Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas","taxId",58110,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6076630,"Paddock weighs concentrated grant window, downtown lot improvements and RFP for Chapman Building",1720,4174000,5894000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2968972-5e9501a146a5209f53c78627d2be056c&start=4174&end=5894","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2968972-5e9501a146a5209f53c78627d2be056c/thumbnail_4174000.jpg","/articles/6076630/Terrell/Kaufman-County/Texas/Paddock-weighs-concentrated-grant-window-downtown-lot-improvements-and-RFP-for-Chapman-Building","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076630-561526c67c02bb3af50d7b4356394613/orig.mp4?Expires=1771015156&Signature=aHbA0MI-g55EL9NoK~FIm0jADIIczSiwJVmAFVOMFTl3kN8ikLFgjconq02UCEblBRsSY7HzpKCS8yi5casFoO1XMb4osTgyfi1fq~4ocXS29RNNNGu7qxgKxpBoxit3PD4Vf5DaFILv5l27fHJsj4dnFYsyYL32QOqXy3JVvNNyE4QtTAb-ODiAuCCBrJPiyVlOLD886nCu8UX3JV6uS-vunJRx5aBddLpQBBG9SUiWJyZNncFZRNLwWNAbaIvzPpYMBrjKTtcoaQ6qux0ovyxdoTzVvnMvRePfR2jf0iFs7gVS2~Wxdy03pOS-TNTeqvOMCm4OTwc7FME-1EITag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board and staff members discussed how to accelerate downtown improvements and increase participation in the paddock’s grant programs. Raelyn (finance/administrative staff) and other board members proposed opening a time-limited grant window — for example a 90-day application period — to concentrate outreach, raise awareness and encourage higher-quality submissions for facade and downtown grants.

Raelyn summarized funding context: recent audited figures were cited as a baseline (audited beginning balance from 2023 and a reported beginning-of-year balance in 2024 of about $2.2 million), and annual revenue was described as roughly $1.1 million. Staff said fiscal-year-26 budget planning will begin with those baseline numbers and that the paddock currently has unspent cash that could be allocated to prioritized projects. Raelyn emphasized figures were placeholders tied to audited reports and that staff would provide an updated cash balance in advance of the paddock’s May meeting.

On short-term activation of public lots, staff proposed producing summer events — a music series and food-truck events — that can use the Adelaide parcel and other public lots with temporary closures and no permanent capital investment. Several board members also urged more permanent downtown improvements where feasible: turfed parklets, string lighting, seating, a playscape and better night-time lighting were suggested as near-term capital priorities for the Adelaide and Rockwall/Moore lots. Staff cautioned the Adelaide lot is currently leased, so any permanent investments must await lease termination or other lease changes; staff said temporary events could proceed in many locations without permanent infrastructure.

On larger downtown redevelopment, staff said they have drafted a developer RFP for the city-owned Chapman Building that would invite proposals to take ownership, stabilize exteriors (façade work) and complete interior buildout under a timeline and developer obligations. The RFP would require a developer to invest in the exterior, bring the structure to code and commit to first-floor retail or other specified uses within a defined period. The paddock and municipal staff said the RFP draft is under legal review and would be released to solicit proposals, with the intent of returning at least one active renovation project to downtown.

Board members also discussed actionable, lower-cost improvements: repainting and awnings, targeted façade work guided by architect Mark Thacker, planter rearrangements and holiday lighting. Staff proposed an awning incentive program (renderings provided by Mark Thacker) with a defined maximum contribution per storefront (example figures mentioned: $3,500–$5,000 as a possible awning contribution, and up to $50,000 caps for larger grants depending on matching rules) and clarified that facade grant applications currently require matching funds and performance agreements.

Why it matters: the paddock has fiscal capacity and several competing priorities (downtown aesthetics, events, park capital and irrigation). The board asked staff to return with a refined FY26 funding-by-category proposal, updated cash balances, a proposed grant-window timeline and the Chapman Building RFP for consideration.","Board members discussed a proposed 90-day grant application window for facade and downtown improvements, short-term event uses for the Adelaide lot, and a planned RFP to solicit developers for the city-owned Chapman Building.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6076635,"Paddock rejects sole irrigation bid; staff directed to rebid with phasing option and target next season",1113,2957000,4070000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2968972-5e9501a146a5209f53c78627d2be056c&start=2957&end=4070","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2968972-5e9501a146a5209f53c78627d2be056c/thumbnail_2957000.jpg","/articles/6076635/Terrell/Kaufman-County/Texas/Paddock-rejects-sole-irrigation-bid-staff-directed-to-rebid-with-phasing-option-and-target-next-season","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076635-5fd6c772bbdd77061b9196abc064789d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771015156&Signature=KyVnsyl7xX3yCdebI1u-7OwtasashVXC0wlDJ73drEFhGv-tMpKi5ueailDzs3v9ZMStHpkqKgOKetWcGV4ej62T8czpnklEaRFhE0rWQ0zaLdXy7bJfb3fPJd8V5O-Bb53~-SN-L8rAj~HVeo5O1RTp8Do7J1JSb6KP1SnoemvcBhszFfsy56AIc0e08Wi~gpWq45-0NLS7k0O38Deb~X7sXKn5WggD4VK~4dVC5buhY4VKawEiZ-KjLZK1f5xFQur3OYhB1igcnw1PQWW0T5IcfgjvQCXG0K3ItN4jm8b7nVitlHtg3E4CEDTdY4hkADb9UEYAErlkGjunwiT66w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a regular meeting of the Park and Downtown Improvement Corporation, staff presented procurement results for a smart irrigation request for proposals (RFP) for multiple athletic fields and recommended rejecting the single response because required proposal forms were incomplete.

Glenn (parks staff) and Dora Trejo (parks project presenter) told the paddock board that PACE Turf Solutions was the sole bidder but failed to complete required documentation (the package noted manufacturers and other items that must be included). Staff recommended rejecting that bid and rebidding. Board members expressed concern that only one firm bid; staff said they had circulated 8–12 bid packets and advertised the RFP but local contractors are heavily booked. The board directed staff to reissue the RFP with options that allow phasing of the work (for example, prioritize game fields first and add practice fields later) and to tighten product specifications to improve comparability across proposals.

Board action: a motion to reject the sole irrigation bid as presented was made and seconded; the paddock voted in favor and staff will rebid the project with phasing and clarified product requirements. The board discussion specified a preference to prioritize the primary game field(s) and to aim for irrigation in place by next season, if procurement timelines permit.

Staff also presented quotes for 90% blockage windscreens for the pickleball and tennis courts from three vendors (USA Shades, Pioneer Athletics and Fence Screens) and noted that the windscreens are city-funded (not a paddock-funded request). The board discussed logos on windscreens and material choices.

Park improvements updates included new park signage with rules and emergency numbers; new community park signs installed with paddock board assistance; and a municipal swimming pool staff and program update: the pool is scheduled to open June 3; swim-lesson registration will be posted April 15; aquatic-staff hiring is underway with staff reporting about 26 positions being recruited, ten instructors for the Tiger Swim program and additional high-school lifeguard trainees.

Why it matters: improving irrigation and court windscreen infrastructure affects field quality, athlete safety and the city’s ability to host leagues and tournaments. The rebid with phasing aims to increase contractor participation and reduce the risk of months-long delays that would push improvements past the next playing season.

The paddock board voted to reject the bid, asked staff to rebid with phased options, and signaled willingness to prioritize game fields first so at least part of the system could be in service by the next season.","The paddock board voted to reject a single incomplete bid for a smart irrigation system at city fields, asked staff to rebid with phased options to increase contractor participation, and heard updates on windscreens, park signage and a municipal pool opening on June 3.","actionData","errors"]

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Terrell EDC outlines limits and opportunities of Type A vs. Type B sales-tax projects

Paddock weighs concentrated grant window, downtown lot improvements and RFP for Chapman Building

Paddock rejects sole irrigation bid; staff directed to rebid with phasing option and target next season